Cultural Coordinator

SummaryThe Cultural Coordinator will provide cultural guidance and support to Anishinabek within the Manitoulin Island district. The Cultural Coordinator will play a key role in cultural program facilitation within Noojmowin Teg Health Centre. A primary responsibility of this position is strengthening community connections. The Cultural Coordinator will establish and maintain relationships with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and other Cultural Teachers to expand Noojmowin Teg Health Centre’s network of cultural supports. Key Responsibilities: Cultural Programming and Facilitation

• Plan, organize, and facilitate cultural workshops, ceremonies, healing circles, and gatherings for staff, families, caregivers, and the community
• Ensure that children, youth, and families have access to appropriate cultural programming based on their needs and requests
• Coordinate and support ceremonies and events, ensuring that cultural protocols are honored and respected
• Support the integration of traditional knowledge and teachings into service delivery within a wholistic framework
• Develop and maintain a comprehensive resource list of Elders, Knowledge Keepers, and other cultural supports.
• Prepare and maintain accurate reports and statistical records as required
• Support with creating and maintaining booking forms, program registration forms, and feedback forms
• Other duties as required

Qualifications

• Lived experience as an Indigenous person with the ability to share and transfer traditional knowledge and facilitate cultural programming
• Strong ability to engage and collaborate respectfully with Elders, Knowledge Keepers, children, youth, families, community members, students, caregivers, and partners
• Deep understanding of the complexities and uniqueness of service delivery to First Nation communities
• Experience in a healthcare organization developing and delivering cultural programs and services is considered an asset
• Access to a vehicle and a valid Class ‘G' Ontario Driver's License